Money Laundering stories
Sustainability targets will now affect pay reviews at Ant International, as the payments firm widens internal accountability beyond financial results.
Rising scam losses and tighter oversight are fuelling demand for SEON’s fraud tools, with Indonesia set to be a key growth market.
Institutions handling cross-border stablecoin flows could cut false compliance alerts as MetaComp adds AI risk checks and an agent governance standard.
Fragmented controls are leaving banks and fintechs exposed as AI adoption outpaces oversight, according to new research from Zango.
Growing demand for sanctions checks, ownership scrutiny and cyber risk is driving Heligan's move into specialist intelligence for deals and disputes.
Banks using Oracle’s compliance software will get AI-led case handling, as the deal aims to cut manual work in money-laundering probes.
Banks are being urged to watch for fraud and exploitation patterns as the 2026 World Cup is expected to fuel risky cross-border payments.
Australian employers face a growing insider-threat risk as DTEX says North Korean operatives are applying under false identities for tech roles.
Banks could speed compliance checks and loan approvals as the new software automates alerts and underwriting while keeping audit trails intact.
WorkFusion's AI agent Tara has been named AML Solution of the Year by FinTech Breakthrough for streamlining sanctions screening workloads.
Credas says digital identity checks are more decisive, with manual referrals falling to 3%-4% a year as identity fraud stays a concern.
Banks could cut anti-money laundering case reviews from hours to minutes, as the new system keeps data and audit trails inside FIS's controlled environment.
Governments facing ageing registry systems can now tap specialist advice on modernisation, interoperability and investment planning from Foster Moore.
Tighter identity checks are now crucial as Australian gambling operators face higher money-laundering risks and multimillion-dollar penalties.
Australia's widened AML rules are pushing real estate, law and accounting firms to tighten onboarding checks before the reforms bite.
Scam losses may top USD $1 trillion a year, forcing banks to use real-time intelligence and customer data to curb authorised push payments.
Criminals could move proceeds abroad undetected unless foreign-owned lenders lift weak reporting and controls, AUSTRAC has warned.
Only 6% of accountants feel ready for July’s anti-money laundering rules, leaving small firms exposed to penalties and heavier compliance duties.
Real estate and law firms are racing to get compliant before AUSTRAC brings up to 100,000 professional services businesses under supervision in 2026.
Office landlords face rising vacancies and tenant stress, while industrial property stays resilient on tight supply and stronger demand.